Sybil’s Demo No-Cheese Creamy Mac and Cheese

Easy breezy cheesy and creamy Mac and Cheese without any of the effects of dairy. Just as important as what this recipe leaves out, is what it adds in… What you tell the kids about this is entirely up to you.

Veggies

Yukon Gold Potatoes, not only create a creamy smooth texture, but they also bring potassium to the table, and a little protein.

Carrots add sweetness and color, but are also rich in beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K, potassium and antioxidants.

Nutritional Yeast

Nutritional yeast is generally grown on blackstrap molasses and is very high in B-vitamins, making it an excellent addition to a vegan diet. The added perk is that it tastes kind of parmesan cheesy.

Note: Not all n. yeast is created the same. Be sure that yours contains the B-vitamins you want. Some are made without B-12.

Cashews

Cashews add both creaminess and nutty, cheese-enhancing flavor notes to the dish. Per nutrition, they are rich in good fats, vitamin E and minerals, particularly magnesium and zinc.

If you have a nut allergy, you can eliminate cashews and substitute with more carrots and potatoes.

Boil potatoes, carrots and onion until potatoes and carrots are soft. Place cashews, nutritional yeast, cooked veggies and their water (start with a small amount and add more as needed, to get the right consistency) into a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Cook pasta according to directions on box. Drain pasta and then pour sauce over the pasta. Stir and serve. You can also use the pasta water instead of the vegetable water in the blender to make the cheese mixture more “cheesy”.